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NJ S493
NJ S493Establishes sexual assault victim's right to appeal prosecutor decision not to file criminal charges; directs sexual assault unit in DLPS to review appeals.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill gives victims of sexual assault the right to appeal a county prosecutor's decision not to file charges in their case to the sexual assault unit in the Department of Law and Public Safety. Current law requires a sexual assault unit to be established within the Department of Law and Public Safety. The sexual assault unit is to include a sexual assault investigator and a certified forensic sexual assault nurse examiner. In addition to overseeing the county sexual assault nurse examiner programs, the sexual assault unit is required to provide assistance to counties in the investigation and prosecution of sexual assaults. The unit also is required to review all complaints received regarding a county's investigation and prosecution of a sexual assault and provide recommendations to the Attorney General regarding the county's investigation and prosecution of the case. This bill specifically gives victims of sexual assault the right to appeal to the sexual assault unit a county prosecutor's decision not to prosecute their case. Under the bill, the sexual assault unit would review the prosecutor's decision and provide recommendations to the Attorney General concerning that decision.
AI Summary
This bill gives victims of sexual assault the right to appeal a county prosecutor's decision not to file charges in their case to the sexual assault unit within the Department of Law and Public Safety. The sexual assault unit is required to review the prosecutor's decision and provide recommendations to the Attorney General concerning that decision. The bill also requires the sexual assault unit to review all complaints received regarding a county's investigation and prosecution of a sexual assault.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
- ‐ Victim Compensation
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S493 | 01/13/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/493_I1.HTM | 01/13/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/493_I1.PDF | 01/13/2022 |
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